Ebenezer vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ebenezer Rank #2,611
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2611 for Ebenezer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ebenezer ___

  • Ebenezer James
  • Ebenezer Thomas
  • Ebenezer John
  • Ebenezer Samuel
  • Ebenezer Henry
  • Ebenezer William

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ebenezer

Cornelius Phineas Josephine Millicent Solomon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebenezer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ebenezer at #2611 in the United States.

What do Ebenezer and James mean?

Ebenezer means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ebenezer and James boy or girl names?

Ebenezer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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